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Andrew Sharpe
Member of the House of Lords · Conservative
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House of Lords · House of Lords · 15 September 2026
Statement – Speciality Steel UK public acquisition and steel strategy
“My Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the statement. And I should say at the outset, above all our thoughts are with the more than 1,300 employees of Speciality Steel UK and their families who once again face considerable…”
Watch from 1:15:23Commercial Payments Bill – Late payment terms and Small Business Commissioner
“My Lords, I move this group on behalf of my noble friend Lord Holmes of Richmond, who sends his apologies to the House for his absence today. But my Lords, before I begin, can I start by noting my gratitude…”
Watch from 2:59:56Commercial Payments Bill – Late payment terms and Small Business Commissioner
“Well, my lords, as ever, I'm very grateful to the noble lord the minister for his response, and in particular about the last piece that he mentioned, which is very welcome news, and I appreciate the clarification. But as I…”
Watch from 3:11:18
House of Lords · House of Lords · 4 September 2026
Conservative response: regulation, trade and net zero supply chains
“My Lords, firstly can I take this opportunity to welcome the noble Lord the Minister to his place? And can I also thank, if I may be so bold, my noble friend Lord Alton for securing this debate and for…”
Watch from 4:37:15
House of Lords · House of Lords · 22 July 2026
Regret motion: risks from e‑ballots and workplace voting
“My Lords, I'm very grateful to the Minister for explaining and introducing the statutory instruments, to which as he has noted that I have tabled a regret amendment. Because the instruments risk us, do risk making it easier, quicker and…”
Watch from 4:52:05Minister’s reply: safeguards, thresholds and next phases
“My Lords, I'm enormously grateful to the Minister, who actually answered my questions. I hope that's not a bad sign. Is that a bad sign? I think we should be told. That was a spirited and actually enjoyable debate, so…”
Watch from 5:33:09
House of Lords · House of Lords · 21 July 2026
Visitor levy on holidays: minister’s defence
“My Lords, the government's treatment of the hospitality sector over the last two years has been marked by neglect, indifference, and deeply damaging policies. Now this summer many families would have been looking forward to enjoying their summer holidays, but…”
Watch from 2:22Commercial Payments Bill committee: late payment framework and scope
“My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Holmes of Richmond for introducing this debate, and I welcome all noble Lords back for what I'm sure will be a productive committee stage. My Lords, beginning with amendment 1, I understand…”
Watch from 2:50:04Payment periods length, construction contracts and special administration
“My Lords, I'm going to begin by picking up where I left off in group one, by briefly touching upon amendment seven in the name of my noble friend Lord Holmes of Richmond. Just as we shouldn't define a payment…”
Watch from 3:11:03
House of Lords · House of Lords · 16 July 2026
Debate contributions: NEETs, skills, welfare and regionalisation
“My Lords, I'm very grateful to my noble friend Baroness Evans for securing this debate, and if I may say, it's a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Fox. My Lords, the government's stewardship of the economy over the…”
Watch from 1:44:43
House of Lords · House of Lords · 8 July 2026
Unpaid carers: economic case, employer and cross‑government support
“My Lords, the noble Lord is quite right, it does go beyond employment rights. The chief executive of Care England, Professor Martin Green, warned that the government's changes to employer national insurance contributions will leave many care organisations, and I…”
Watch from 4:25Opening report stage of the Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
“Well, my Lords, I rise to speak to amendment 11, which is standing in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Hunt of Wirral. It's vital, as we've said throughout our consideration of this bill, that there is…”
Watch from 1:46:27Sunset clause on transfer powers: two‑year extension cap
“My Lords, I rise to speak to amendment 6A standing in my name and that of my noble friend, the dynamic duo, Lord Hunt of Wirral. As we stated in committee, we cannot have a perpetual sunset clause. A sunset…”
Watch from 2:04:49
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